The Druids of the old world held Vervain in such high regard that they would only collect it in the dark of the Moon, when Sirius (the Dog Star) was on the rise. They used it in magical drinks and in ritual cleansing, consecration, and divination of sacred places.

In the time of Christ, Vervain was considered a holy herb. It is said that Vervain was used to stop the bleeding of Christ when he was crucified on the cross. Vervain is sometimes referred to as “devil’s bane”, meaning that it was believed that by wearing or using it, evil spirits could be held at bay or driven off. Including protection from the bite of Vampires.

Throughout history, Vervain has been used by many cultures and civilizations. Often, it was used during rituals and sacrifices. Priests, Druids, Kings, soldiers, and countless others have used Vervain to cure and heal, to purify and cleanse, as well as to protect and bring good luck.

Vervain can be used in a tea, in a bath, worn in your hair, or placed into charms or other forms of jewelry to afford you protection and luck. It can also be used around the house, usually around or over doorways, to bless and purify your home and to help protect it and your family from evil.

The name Verbena was the classical Roman name for altar plants in general and for this species in particular. Priests used it for sacrifices from where the name Herba Sacra comes.

Other Uses For Vervain

• Carried for general good luck
• Used as a pledge of mutual good faith
• Worn as a charm around the neck for headaches
• Worn as a charm around the neck for snake and other venomous bites

Vervain was:

• Buried in a field to make crops abundant
• Burned to attract wealth
• Hung above a bed to prevent nightmares
• Hung in the home it offers protection from negative spells
• Hung above a baby’s crib for protection and to enable the child to grow up with a love of learning and a happy outlook
• Used as a pledge of mutual faith when given to a friend
• Used by the he Druids in their lustral water
• Used for cleansing incenses and baths
• Used to protect one from witchcraft
• Used widely by magicians and sorcerers